Big Blue Campground in CO -- Campground & RV Camping in Colorado
Big Blue Campground in CO
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.First-come, first-serve campground at the junction of Soldier Creek and Blue Creek, overlooking a picturesque valley adjacent to the Uncompahgre Wilderness in the Gunnison Ranger District. Aspen and spruce forest setting. Vault toilets available; no potable water. Access via State Road 149 and Forest Road 868. Multiple hiking trails nearby lead toward the wilderness. Open mid-June through October. No fees.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, gravel, pitching to 4%.
A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Alpine Plateau stands 1,859 ft above the site, 2.0 miles east. The nearest town, Ouray, is 20 mi off.
September normals 37–67°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.